Correctional Housing Unit Manager I - Warren Correctional Institution
About The Position
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Reporting to the Correctional Housing Unit Manager II (CHUM II) at a medium custody male correctional facility, this position is responsible for first line supervision of Correctional Sergeant II’s.
Requirements
- High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND four years of correctional experience, one of which must have been at the supervisory level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Nice To Haves
- Documented experience with report writing.
- Documented knowledge of case management practices, or supportive counseling techniques, and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.
- Documented knowledge of Prison Policies and Procedures and/or Facility Operations.
Responsibilities
- Assuming responsibility for the overall management of the correctional housing unit in the absence of the CHUM II.
- Providing leadership and guidance to subordinate staff and ensures staff are alert, properly trained, informed and prepared to perform their job responsibilities under a variety of conditions.
- Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
- Ensuring that staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are being followed.
- Maintain facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance, health, and safety of offenders.
- Communicating effective instruction/direction during drills, searches, and in emergencies situations.
- Responding to emergency situations such as; distress codes, escapes, and transportation of offenders.
- Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living areas and work areas for contraband.
- Investigating and acting when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
- Preparing, reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.
- Serving on a variety of institutional committees as needed.
Benefits
- This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
